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The Soundtrack to Our Lives: Celebrate the Best of Summer With the Perfect Vibe

Get your weekend together with the perfect curated list of songs.

As we head towards the end of summer, there’s no time like the present to remember how we all use music to connect to our differing cultural heritages. In fact, music is the blueprint of how we celebrate life’s best moments. Whether it’s the sick cookout playlist to measure who’s best at the electric slide, the Afropop set for that first 8-hour flight during a cross continental trip, or leaning back into the crates for our favorite R&B songs to celebrate a long lasting love.

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Here’s a curated playlist of some oldies, but goodies that will help you create the perfect vibe each and every time.

Mark Morrison - "Return of the Mack"

Montel Jordan – "This Is How We Do It"

Mary J. Blige- "Be Happy"

New Edition – "Can You Stand The Rain"

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